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# METHOXYCHLOR 4L INSECTICIDE

- EPA Reg No: **19713-118**
- Registrant: DREXEL CHEMICAL COMPANY
- Signal word: Caution
- Active ingredients: Methoxychlor (41.7%)
- Label accepted: 1996-06-04
- Source PDF: https://www3.epa.gov/pesticides/chem_search/ppls/019713-00118-19960604.pdf

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Barbara Brown 
Drexel Chemical Company 
P.O. Box 13327 
1700 Channel Avenue 
Memphis, TN 38113-0327 
Dear Ms. Brown: 
Subject: Deleted uses 
Methoxychlor 4L 
EPA RegLstration No. 19713-118 
JUN 041996 
Amendment applicatLon of Ocotber 18, 1995 
The amendment referred to above, submitted in connection with 
registration under FIFRA, is acceptable provided that you: 
Submit five (5) copies of your final printed labeling before 
you release the product for shipment. Refer to the A-79 Enclosure 
for a further description of fLnal printed labeling 
If these conditions are not complied with, the registration 
will be subject to cancellation in accordance with FIFRA sec. 6(e). 
Your release for shipment of the product bearing the amended ~ 
labeling constitutes acceptance of these conditions. ~ 
A stamped copy of the labeling is enclosed for your records .::,~. ~ ~ 1 
Sincerely yours - ,. 'l-, • '" 
Enclosure 
Dennis H. Edwards, Jr. 
Product Manager (19) 
Insecticide Rodenticide Branch 
Registration Division (7505C) 
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METHOXYCHLOR 4L INSECTICIDE 
ACTIVE INGREDIENT: 
Methoxychlor: 1,1, 1-trichloro-2, 2-bis (p-methoxyphenyl)ethane* ............. .41.70% 
IN ERT I NG RE DI ENTS: .................................................................................. 58.30% 
TOTAL: .............................................................................. :.: .. 100.00% 
'Contains 36.70% 1.1.1·trichloro-2. 2·bis (p...methoxyphenyl) ethane and 5.0% related compounds. 
This product contains 4 pounds of active ingredient per gallon. 
KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN 
_~ CAUTION 
See Side Panel For Additional Precautionary Statements 
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STATEMENT OF PRACTICAL TREATMENT 
IF SWALLOWED: Call a physician or Poison Control Center .. Drink 1 or.2 glasses 
of water and induce vomiting by touching back of throat with finger. Do 110t induce 
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vomiting or give anything by mouth to an unconscious person: - ----- .. --- --._ .. --- --" .. -.-­
IF IN EYES: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water and get medical attention. 
IF ON SKIN: Wash thoroughly with soap and warm water. Get medical attention if 
irritation persists. 
EPA Reg. No. 19713-118 
EPA Est. No. 19713-MS-1 
Net Contents: 
WPS SUBMISSION 4/15/94 
Revised: 10/6/95 
Manufactured by: 
Drexel Chemical Company 
P.O. 13327, Memphis, TN 38190-0306 
ACCEPTED 
with COMMENTS 
in EPA LeUer Dilled 
JUN 041996 
1JQder the Fedel'lll In.-!dde. 
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PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS 
Hazards to Humans and Domestic Animals 
CAUTION: Harmful if swallowed, inhaled or absorbed through skin. Avoid contact 
with skin, eyes or clothing. Do not breathe spray. Wash thoroughly after handling 
and before eating or smoking. Keep away from food, feedstuffs or water supplies. 
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: . . 
Some materials that are chemical-resistant to this product are listed below. If you 
want more options, follow the instructions for category G on an EPA chemicaI­
resistance category selection chart. 
Applicators and other handlers must wear: 
Long-sleeved shirt and long pants, . 
Chemical-resistant gloves such as Barrier Laminate or Viton' ~=.: - -: :~ o.~:-"_ --
Shoes plus socks .. 
(, . For exposure in enclosed areas: a respirator with eitheran organic vapor­
removing cartridge with a prefilter approved for pesticides (MSHNNIOSH 
approval number prefix TC-14G). For exposures outdoors: Dust/mist filtering 
respirator (MSHAINIOSH approved prefix TC-21 C). .. 
Follow manufacturer's instructions for cleaning/maintaining PPE. If no such 
instructions for washables, use detergent and hot water. Keep and wash PPE 
separately from other laundry. 
When handlers use closed systems, enclosed cabs, or aircraft in a manner that 
meets the requirements listed in the Worker Protection Standard (WPS) for . 
agricultural pesticides [40 CFR 170.240(d)(4-6)], the handler PPE requirements 
may be reduced or modified as specified in the WPS. 
USER SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS 
Users should: 
Wash hands before eating, drinking, chewing gum, using tobacco or using the 
toilet. Remove clothing immediately if pesticide gets inside. Then wash thoroughly 
and put on clean clothing. Remove PPE immediately after handling this product. 
Wash the outside of gloves before removing. As soon as possible, wash 
thoroughly and chang~ into clean clothing. . 
ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS' 
This product is toxic to fish, birds and other wildlife. F.or terrestrial uses, do not 
apply directly to water or to areas where surface water is present, or to intertid~t < < : , 
areas below the. mean high water mark. Shrimp and crab may be killed at < c ~ ( C 
application rates recommended on this label. Do not apply where these are 
considered important resources. Do not apply where runoff is likely to occur. Do • 
not apply when weather conditions'favor drift from areas treated. Do not : , ' , : , 
contaminate water by cleaning of equipment or disposal of wastes. Apply this , -= 
product only as specified on this label. This product is highly toxic to bees ' , : , , 
exposed to direct treatment or to residues on plants. Protective information may b~, 
obtained from your Cooperative Agricultural Extension Service. • .: < •• 
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PHYSICAL OR CHEMICAL HAZARDS 
Do not use, pour, spill or store near heat or open flame. 
GENERAL INFORMATION 
METHOXYCHLOR 4L Insecticide should be used only in accordance with the 
recommendations on this label. NOTE: PHI stands for Preharvest Interval. 
DIRECTIONS FOR USE 
It is a violation of federal law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its 
labeling. '.' 
DO NOT APPLY THIS PRODUCT THROUGH ANY TYPE OF IRRIGATION " 
SYSTEM. ' 
Do not apply this product in such a manner as to directly or through drift expose 
workers or other persons. The area being treated 'must be vacated by unprotected 
persons. 
For any requirements specific to your state or tribe, consult the agency 
responsible for pesticide regulation. 
AGRICULTURAL USE REQUIREMENTS 
Use this product only in accordance with its la~eling and with the Worker 
Protection Standard, 40 CFR part 170. This Standard contains requirements for 
the protection of agricultural workers on farms, forests, nurseries, and 
. greenhouses, and handlers of agricultural pesticides. It contains requirements for 
training, decontamination, notification. and emergency assistance. It also contains 
specific instructions and exceptions pertaining to the statements on this label 
about personal protective equipment (PPE), and restricted-entry interval. The 
requirements in this box only apply to uses of this product that are covered by the 
Worker Protection Standard. ' 
Do not apply this product in a way that will contact workers or other persons, either 
directly or through drift. Only protected h,andlers may be in the area during 
application. . 
Do not enter or allow worker entry into tr~ated areas during the restricted entry~ ••• : , 
interval (REI) of 12 hours. '. 
PPE required for early entry to treated a.reas that is permitted under the Worker: : : : ' 
Protection Standard and that involves contact with anything that has been treated, 
such as plants, soil, or water is: ' : . , , : , 
Coveralls --: 
Chemical-resistant gloves such as BarrierLaminate or Viton ' , : , , 
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WORKER SAFETY RULES AND REENTRY PROTECTION STATEMENT 
Do not enter or allow entry into treated areas until sprays have dried to perform 
hand labor tasks. A person may enter the area to perform other tasks only if the 
person is wearing personal protective equipment listed on the label for a pesticide 
handler. 
Do not apply this product in a way that will contact unprotected workers, either 
directly or through drift. Only protected handlers wearing long pants, long sleeved 
shirts, socks, shoes and chemical resistant gloves may be in the area during 
application. 
Because certain states may require more restrictive reentry intervals for various 
crops treated with this product, consult your State Department of Agriculture for -
further information. 
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STORED SEED 
SEED POTATOES - Potato Tubervvorm: Sprinkle METHOXYCHLOR 4L over 
potatoes at 1.9 oz. (in enough water to provide thorough coverage) per 100 lb. 
before placing in storage. Do not use treated seed for food or feed purposes. 
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FLOWERS, ORNAMENTALS 
For control of Blister Beetles, Cankerworms, Cucumber Beetles, Flea Beetles, 
Fleahoppers, Flower Thrips, Japanese Beetle, Leafhoppers, Rose Chafer, Rose 
Slugs (sawflies): Use 1 to 1 qt. per 100 gal. of water, or .32 oz. per gallon; spray 
thoroughly to runoff. Begin applications when insects first appear and repeat at 7 
to 14 day intervals or as needed. 
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For control of the following insects (see. table). Use 6% methoxychlor solution with. 
a mist blower atrates recommended iQ the following table. Mix 1/2 gal. ~" •• ' 
METHOXYCHLOR 4L Insecticide per ~ gal. of water for mist blower solution, e~ ~~ : ' 
to 1 qt. METHOXYCHLOR 4L Insecticide per 100 gal. of water for conv,entional , 
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Cankerworm 2 2 3 4 
Eastern Ten 2 2 3 4 
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Elm Leaf 2 4 6 8 
Beetle 
Fa!! Webworm Y2 1 2 3 
Forest Tent 1 1% 2 3 
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Gypsy Moth Y2 1 2 2 
Japanese 2 4 4 4 
Beetle 
Lace Bugs 1Y2 2 .3 -4 
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May Beetle 1Y2 2 3 4 
Tussock Moth 2 2 3 4 
PREPARATION OF SPRAY SOLUTIONS 
12% Spray: Dilute 1 part METHOXYCHLOR 4L with 2 parts of water. 
6% Spray: Dilute 1 part METHOXYCHLOR 4l with 6 parts of water. 
2% Spray: Dilute 1 part METHOXYCHLOR 4L with 24 parts of water. 
1 % Spray: Dilute 1 part METHOXYCHLOR 4L with 48 parts of water. 
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Control of Elm Bark Beetle (Vectors of Dutch Elm Disease) - Apply first application 
before elm flowers or leaves sprout using a 12% spray solution of 
METHOXYCHLOR 4L Insecticide with a mist blower, or a 2% spray solution in a 
conventional sprayer. This application will usually be applied in March in the 
Southern States and in April in the Northern States. Use 2 to 3 gal. of spray 
solution, wetting all surfaoes thc:.>roughly. 
Second application should be made 2 to 3 months after the first treatment. 
Reduce the active ingredient to '6% for mist blower, and 1 % for conventional 
sprayer. Cover all leaf and bark surfaces. 
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Control of Elm Leafhopper (Vectors of Elm Phloem Necrosis) -Apply first ' , , < 
application when elm leaves are fully grown. Use 6% spray solution of ., 
METHOXYCHLOR 4L Insecticide with a mist blower, or a 1 % spray solution iii 'a ' , '.., 
conventional sprayer. This application will be made in May in the Southern SM~~' 
and in June in the Northern States. Thoroughly cover all leaf surfaces. When: ' , : . 
second flush of growth appears, usually 1to 2 months after first treatment, rep?at,. 
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In those states where both elm leafhopper and elm leaf beetle are know to be 
present, a three spray schedule will provide effective control. Apply protective 
spray before elm flowers or leaves sprout, follow with second protective spray 2 to 
3 months after the first. Then apply the third protective spray about 1 to 3 months 
after the second protective spray. Be sure to thoroughly cover all bark and foliar 
surfaces with each protective spray. 
AGRICULTURAL CROPS 
Apply METHOXYCHLOR 4L Insecticide at recommended rates as a spray with 
ground or aerial equipment to thoroughly cover foliage and fruit. Mix 
METHOXYCHLOR 4L Insecticide in water using the appropriate volume of water .. 
for equipment to be used (for example, 5 to 20 gal.lA for aircraft or ground·-·· .. ,,---- . 
concentrate sprayers and greater amounts for high volume sprayers). Continuous 
agitation is required to keep the material in suspension. For small areas, use .32 
oz. of METHOXYCHLOR 4L Insecticide per gal. of water and apply as a thorough 
coverage spray. 
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FRUITS 
APPLE, PEAR, QUI~CE - Apple Maggot, Codiing Moth, Japanese Beetle, Plum 
Curculio, Tent Caterpillar.s; 3-3/4 to 7.5 qUA or 1 to 1.5 qt.l100 gal. of water at 
350 to 500 gal.lA PHI: 7 days . 
APRICOT, CHERRY, NECTARINE, PEACH, PLUM, PRUNE - Cherry 
Fruitworm, Cherry Fruitflies, Japanese Beetle, Plum Curculfo, Rose Chafer, f~Qt. 
Caterpillar, Ca(1keiworms: 3-3/4 to 7.5 quarts per acre, or 1 to 1.5 quarts per '1.Q9_ 
gallons of water at 350 to 500 gallons per acre. PHI: 7 days for cherries, plum!:;, •••• 
prunes: 21 days for apricots, nectarines, peaches. 
BLUEBERRY, GRAN8ERFff, CURRANT, GOOSEBERRY - Japanese Beet(c/ ' ~ :. 
Cranberry Fruitworm, Leafi1oppers, San Jose Scale (crawlers): 1 to 3 qUA or 1 tC' . 
1.5 qt. per 100 gal. water at 100 to 200 gal.lA. PHI: 14 days. ' , ~ , , 
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Weevil, Flea Beetles, Omnivorous Leaf Tier, Spittlebugs, Japanese Beetle: 1 to 
1.5 qUA or per 100 gal. water/A. PHI: 14 days 
GRAPE - Berry Moth, Grape Leafhopper, Japanese Beetle, Leaf Skeletonizer, 
Rose Chafer: 1 to 3 qt.lA or 1 to 1.5 qt. per 100 gal. water at 100 to 200 gal./A. 
PHI: 14 days. 
LIVESTOCK 
BEEF CATTLE, NON-LACTATING SHEEP, SWINE, GOATS AND DAIRY 
CATTLE: For control of Homflies, Lice and Fleas: Repeat treatment every 3 
weeks as needed; may be used on young dairy animals up to two weeks of 
freshening. Maximum rate of application 2 qts. of 1 :25 dilution per head and 
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Spray or Dip - Use 1 qt. in 25 gal. of water. As a spray, wet animals to the skin. 
For control of tail louse of cattle, use 2 to 3 qt. in 25 gal. of water and apply as a 
spray on infested tail only. Do not dil'_calves under 1 m9nth of age. 
HOGS - For control of lice, use .5 qt. METHOXYCHLOR 4L Insecticide to 12.5 
gal. of water applied as a drenching spray. 
SEED TREATMENT DIRECTIONS 
Add METHOXYCHLOR 4L Inset:ticide tq cool tap water and mix thorou!~hly for 15 
minutes to prepare the METHOXYCHLOR 4L dilution. 
Add 1.25 oz. of a suitable liquid dye* to each 5 gal. of the METHOXYCHLOR ~h« ~ 0 
dilution and mix roran additional 10 minutes. • .' C~.~ 
Add mixture of METHOXYCHLOR 4L Insecticide dilution and dye to seed at tHG' < ••• 
rollowing rate in any seed applicator assuring complete and uniform coverage. 
This product is normally used in a iiquid or slurry seed treated. but can be mix~j , ~ '~ 
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Concentrate Diluted to (concentrate of'diluted 
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Beans (Snap & Dry) 0.9 240 
Soybeans, Cowpeas, 
Peanuts 
Corn (Field) 1.1 270 
Peas, Lima Beans, 0.9 ,. 370 
Lentils 
Sesame 1.0 320 
Rice 0.75 480 
Sorghum, Millet 1.0 420 
Cantaloupe, Cucumber, 1.2 420 
Pumpkin, Squash, 
Watermelon 
Castor Beans, Velvet 1.95 250 
Beans 
Cotton (acid delinted) 1.2 420 
Wheat 1.8 270 
Rye, Oats 1.4 370 
Corn (sweet) 1.2 480 
Eggplant, Okra, Tomato 1.55 420 
Barley 1.9 320 
Flax 1.4 530 
Beet (Garden), Broccoli, 1.5 250 
Brussels Sprouts, 
Cabbage, Carrots, 
Cauliflower, Collards, 
Grasses, Kale, Kohlrabi, 
Endive, Mustard, 
Lettuce, Pepper, Radish, 
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""NOTE: The purchaser of this product is responsible for ensuring that all seeds ' 
treated with this product are adequately elyed with a suitable color to prevent it.., , , ; . 
accidental use as a food for man or feed for animals; refer to 21 CFR Part 2, : .,-: 
Subpart B, Section 2.25. Any dye added to· treated seed must be cleared for U5G , , ' 
under 40 CFR, Part 180, Subpart D, Section 180.1001. Treated seed must be 
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STORAGE AND DISPOSAL 
Do not contaminate water, food, or feed by storage or disposal. 
STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS: Storage should be under lock and key and secure 
from access by unauthorized persons and children. Storage should be in a cool 
dry area away from any heat or ignition source. Avoid storage at high 
temperatures. Do not move containers from one area to another unless they are 
securely sealed. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use. Keep away from 
any puncture source. Avoid storage near water supplies, food, feed and fertilizer to 
avoid contamination. Avoid contamination with acids or alkalies. Store in original 
containers only. If the contents are leaking or material is spilled, follow"these 
steps: 
1. Contain spill, absorb with a material such as saw dust, clay granules or dirt. 
2. CoHect and place in suitable containers for disposal. 
3. Wash area with water and soap to remove remaining pesticide. 
4. Follow washing with clean water rinse. "" ... _ ""-" - .. --.----
5. Place a leaking container in a plastic tub and transfer contents as soon as 
possible to an empty original container. 
6. Do not allow runoff to enter sewer or contaminate water supplies. 
7. Dispose of waste by burying in a noncrop area away from water supplies or by 
incineration. 
PESTICIDE DISPOSAL: Pesticide wastes are toxic. Improper disposal of excess 
pesticide, spray mixture, or rinsate is a violation of Federal law. If these wastes 
cannot be disposed of by use according to label instructions, contact your State 
Pesticide or Environmental Control Agency, or the Hazardous Waste " 
representative at the nearest EPA Regional Office for guidance. 
CONTAINER DISPOSAL: Triple rinse (or equivalent). Then offer for recycling or 
reconditioning or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill, or incineration, or, 
if allowed by state and local authorities, by burning. If burned, stay out of smoke. 
WARRANTY - CONDITION OF SALE " 
OUR RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE of this product are based upon tests 
believed reliable. Follow directions carefully. Timing and method of application, 
weather and crop conditions, m'ixtures with other chemicals not specifically 
recommended, and other influencing factors in the use of this product are beyond 
the control of the seller. Buyer assumes" all risks of use, storage and handling pr .. ~. 
this material not in strict accordance with directions given herewith. • ( • , 
In no case shall Drexel or the Seller be-liable for consequential, special or indir~ct" 
damages resulting from the use or. handling" of this product when such use an~or, 
handling is not in strict accordance with directions given herewith. The foregoi"1g' , :... 
is a condition of sale by Drexel Chemical Company and is accepted as such b.i " ,-
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